Effects of spinal cord stimulation on pain, physical activity, and self-efficacy among patients with neuropathic pain
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Effects of Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) on physical activity and self-efficacy remain unexplored. PURPOSE: To evaluate effects of SCS on pain intensity, physical activity, health-related quality of life (HRQL), and self-efficacy among chronic neuropathic pain patients. METHODS: Randomized controlled trial, the first phase of a 3-part intervention study. Patients >18 years of age underwent SCS implantation after a test trial and were randomized 1:1 to active SCS or conventional medical management (CMM) with the SCS switched off. Data were collected at baseline and 3 months after implantation regarding pain (Numeric Rating Scale; NRS), physical activity (accelerometer), HRQL, and self-efficacy. RESULTS:
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pain Management and Treatment
Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Pain Management
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 185–199
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026
- Language
- EN